Business

Northwest Pipe profit nearly double over last year

Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co. has reported a profit of $9.5 million, or $1 per diluted share, for the first quarter of this year. That compares with a profit of $4.7 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, for the January-to-March period in 2012.

Local fuel prices spike by 26 cents in past week

Tight supplies and refinery issues on the West Coast are sending retail gas prices dramatically higher in this region, AAA reported today. Vancouver's average price for regular unleaded leaped by 26 cents a gallon, to $3.94.

Port crafts response in case of oil spill

Operation that would export crude brings environmental risk

When Tesoro Corporation and Savage Companies recently said they'd launch a crude oil operation at the Port of Vancouver, the announcement raised the possibility of new jobs and private capital investment.

Small local theaters raise glass to bill's signing

Alcohol will be permitted in Kiggins, Liberty auditoriums

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Tuesday that allows small movie houses, such as the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver and the Liberty Theatre in Camas, to serve beer and wine in their auditoriums even when children are present.

CRC close to mitigation deal with Oregon Iron Works

Company would be negatively impacted by a lower I-5 bridge over the Columbia River

Oregon Iron Works, one of the companies that would be negatively impacted by the Columbia River Crossing project, is close to reaching a mitigation deal with the CRC, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said this week.

Farm bill: Still a little something for everyone

WASHINGTON — The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers.

Washington View: Who says congress and the president can't move quickly?

Air travelers received a bit of good news recently: A bill to put air traffic controllers back to work whisked through the House and Senate and flew into the White House for President Obama's signature.

CREDC invites tech leaders to mingle at GeekDrinks

Clark County jobs promoter launches bimonthly networking events

Clark County's largest nonprofit jobs promoter and business recruiter is launching a new bimonthly series of networking events aimed at bringing the leaders of local technology companies together to kindle ideas, and to boost the industry's growth and competitiveness.

Vancouver's C.E. John Co. secures loan for renovation project

Vancouver-based C.E. John Co. has closed on an $11 million loan with U.S. Bank to finance a project to expand and renovate its Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center at 3205 S.W. Cedar Hills Boulevard in Beaverton, Ore., the bank announced Monday.